2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV start stop button

You will find details on the tailgate opening
dimensions in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 358).
Opening automatically You can open the tailgate automatically using
the key or the handle on the tailgate.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the tailgate opens.
or
X If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate
handle and release it again immediately.
Closing automatically Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate:
you
can also close the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle. X
To close: press button :on the tailgate.
or X Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate and
KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion: if the key is located in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle, press the Fbutton
on the key.
You can release the button as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
X To stop the closing process : press but-
ton :on the tailgate again.
or
X Pull the handle in the tailgate.
or X Press the Fbutton on the key until the
tailgate stops.
or X Press or pull the remote operating switch on
the driver's door. HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make a leg movement
within the detection range of sensors.
! If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the unintentional
opening of the tailgate:
R using a car wash
R using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
i You can also deactivate KEYLESS-GO. Fur-
ther information on deactivating and activat-
ing KEYLESS-GO (Y page 80).
General notes With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS,
you can open or close the tailgate or stop the
process without using your hands. This is useful
if you have your hands full. To do this, make a
kicking movement under the bumper with your
foot.
Observe the following points:
R carry your KEYLESS-GO key with you. The key
must be in the KEYLESS-GO detection range
to the rear of the vehicle.
R when making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clearance
to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice. Luggage compartment
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R
Always ensure that you only make a kicking
movement within the detection range of sen- sors :.
R Stand at least 30 cm away from the rear area
while doing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Other-
wise, the sensors may not function correctly.
R HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function dur-
ing engine start.
R Dirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
Using HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-
thetic leg may restrict functionality.
R If a KEYLESS-GO key is in the KEYLESS-GO
detection range to the rear of the vehicle,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be triggered.
The tailgate could thus be opened or closed
unintentionally, for example, when you:
- fold the ball coupling in or out
- couple or uncouple a trailer
- fit or remove a rear-mounted bicycle rack
- load/unload bicycles on/from a rear-
mounted bicycle rack
- set down or lift up an object behind the
vehicle
- polish the rear of the vehicle
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key with you in such situations. This will prevent the uninten-tional opening/closing of the tailgate. Operation X
To open/close: kick into sensor detection
range :under the bumper with your foot.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is opening or closing.
X If the tailgate does not open/close after
several attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then kick under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the tailgate does not open or close. Repeat
the kicking movement more quickly if this
occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R move your foot in sensor detection range :
under the bumper, or
R pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate,
or
R press the closing button on the tailgate, or
R press the Fbutton on the key
If the tailgate closing process has been stopped:
R Kick your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will open.
If the tailgate opening process has been stop-
ped:
R Kick your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will close. Opening and closing automatically
from the inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in 92
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to the rear of the vehicle. You could otherwise
lose your balance, e.g. on ice. R
Always ensure that you only make a kicking
movement within the detection range of sen- sors :.
R Stand at least 30 cm away from the rear area
while doing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Other-
wise, the sensors may not function correctly.
R HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function dur-
ing engine start.
R Dirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
Using HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-
thetic leg may restrict functionality.
R If a KEYLESS-GO key is in the KEYLESS-GO
detection range to the rear of the vehicle,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be triggered.
The tailgate could thus be opened or closed
unintentionally, for example, when you:
- fold the ball coupling in or out
- couple or uncouple a trailer
- fit or remove a rear-mounted bicycle rack
- load/unload bicycles on/from a rear-
mounted bicycle rack
- set down or lift up an object behind the
vehicle
- polish the rear of the vehicle
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key with you in such situations. This will prevent the uninten-tional opening/closing of the tailgate. Operation X
To open/close: kick into sensor detection
range :under the bumper with your foot.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is opening or closing.
X If the tailgate does not open/close after
several attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then kick under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the tailgate does not open or close. Repeat
the kicking movement more quickly if this
occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R move your foot in sensor detection range :
under the bumper, or
R pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate,
or
R press the closing button on the tailgate, or
R press the Fbutton on the key
If the tailgate closing process has been stopped:
R Kick your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will open.
If the tailgate opening process has been stop-
ped:
R Kick your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will close. Opening automatically from the
inside
General notes !
The boot lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the boot lid.
The opening dimensions of the boot lid can be
found under "Vehicle data" (Y page 358).96
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WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a side window from travelling
upwards during the automatic closing process,
the side window opens again automatically. Dur-
ing the manual closing process, the side window
only opens again automatically after the corre-
sponding switch is released. The automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and is no substi- tute for your attention when closing a side win-
dow. G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R while resetting
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing, make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If someone
becomes trapped, press the switch to open
the side window again. Opening and closing the side win-
dows
The switches for all side windows are located on
the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take prece-
dence. :
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
X Turn the key to position 1or2 in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 144).
X To open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding switch.
X To open fully: press the button beyond the
pressure point and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
X To close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
X To close fully: pull the button beyond the
pressure point and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press/
pull the corresponding switch again.
i If you press/pull the switch beyond the
pressure point, automatic operation is started
in the corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by pressing/pulling
again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or remov-
ing the key. This function remains active for
five minutes or until the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened.
i The side windows cannot be operated from
the rear when the override feature for the side
windows is activated (Y page 67). Convenience opening feature
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, the KEYLESS-
GO start function, Exclusive package or
AMG Exclusive package: you can ventilate the
vehicle before you start driving. 98
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appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display; see separate operating
instructions. You will see the current settings
of the various climate control functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT button
(Y page 151).
If you have selected drive program E:
R when heating, the electrical heater booster is
deactivated and in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
R the rear window heating running time is
reduced Depending on the configuration, the climate set-
tings can also be influenced in drive program I.
If you have selected drive program Cor S, the
climate settings are not affected.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine stop, the climate con-
trol operates only at a reduced capacity. If you
require the full climate control output, you can
switch off the ECO start/stop function by press-
ing the ECO button (Y page 149).Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone)
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 133)
; To set climate control to automatic mode (Y page 132)
= To demist the windscreen (Y page 134)
? To increase the airflow (Y page 134)
A To set the air distribution (Y page 133)
B Display
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 135)
D To switch the climate control on/off (Y page 131)
E To set the temperature, right (Y page 133)
F To switch the residual heat on/off (Y page 137)
G To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 132)
H To reduce the airflow (Y page 134)130
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I
To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 135)
J To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 134)Information on operating
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
Automatic climate control The following contains instructions and recom-
mendations to enable you to get the most out of
your THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Use the "Windscreen demisting" function only
briefly until the windscreen is clear again.
R Use the "Air-recirculation mode" function only
briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside
odours or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the temper-
ature settings on the driver's side for the
front-passenger side as well. The indicator
lamp in the ábutton goes out.
R Use the "Residual heat" function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the
ignition is switched off. The "Residual heat"
function can be switched on or off only with
the ignition switched off.
R If you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display; see separate operating
instructions. You will see the current settings of the various climate control functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT button
(Y page 151). If you have selected drive program
E:
R when heating, the electrical heater booster is
deactivated and in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
R the rear window heating running time is
reduced
Depending on the configuration, the climate set-
tings can also be influenced in drive program I.
If you have selected drive program Cor S, the
climate settings are not affected.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine stop, the climate con-
trol operates only at a reduced capacity. If you
require the full climate control output, you can
switch off the ECO start/stop function by press-
ing the ECO button (Y page 149). Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes When climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could mist up. Therefore, switch
off climate control only briefly.
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
X To switch on: turn controlAclockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
(Y page 129).
X To switch off: turn controlAanti-clockwise
to position 0(Y page 129). Operating the climate control systems
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Switching on/off
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
X To activate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control:
air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally:
R at high outside temperatures
R at high levels of pollution
When air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically, the indicator lamp in the ebutton
is not lit. Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out.
i "Air-recirculation" mode is deactivated
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 7 †
R after approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 7 † if
the "Cooling with dehumidification" func-
tion is activated Convenience opening or closing using
the air-recirculation button G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper- ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. G
WARNING
During convenience opening parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window. If someone
becomes trapped, immediately press
the W switch in the door to stop the move-
ment of the side windows. To continue closing
the side window, pull on the Wswitch.
X Convenience closing feature: press and
hold the ebutton until the side windows
start to close automatically.
Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof:
the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sun-
roof closes simultaneously.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
If parts of the body are in the closing area during convenience closing, proceed as follows:
X Press the Wbutton to stop the side win-
dows.
The side windows stop.
X To then open the side windows, press the
W button again.
or X Press the ebutton again for longer than 2
seconds.
The side windows move in the opposite direc- tion.
X Only vehicles with panorama sliding sun-
roof: press the 3switch for stopping the
panorama sliding sunroof.
The panorama sliding sunroof stops.
X To then open the panorama sliding sunroof,
pull back on the 3switch.
i Observe the notes on the automatic revers-
ing feature for:
R the side windows (Y page 98)
R the panorama sliding sunroof
(Y page 102)
X Convenience opening feature: press and
hold the ebutton until the side windows
start to open automatically.
Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof:
the panorama sliding sunroof opens simulta-
neously.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated. 136
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!
Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid
high engine speeds and driving at full throttle
until the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
avoid full-load
operation and engine speeds greater than
5000 rpm when the engine is cold. This will
help to protect the engine and maintain
smooth engine operation. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the vehicle
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
steering is locked when the key is taken out of
the ignition lock.
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it
can still be turned in the ignition lock. How-
ever, the ignition will not be switched on. The engine cannot be started. Start/Stop button General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
keys featuring an integrated KEYLESS-GO func- tion and a detachable Start/Stop button.
A check that periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle.This occurs, for example, when the engine is
started.
When you insert the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds of recognition time. You can then
use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignition lock. Pre-requisite for
this is that:
R you do not depress the brake pedal (vehicles
with automatic transmission)
R you do not depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
with manual transmission)
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately (vehicles with automatic transmission).
If you depress the clutch pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately (vehicles with manual transmission).
To start the vehicle without actively using the
key:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R the key must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 80)
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of KEYLESS-GO.
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will no longer be able to switch on the
ignition with the Start/Stop button
R you will no longer be able to start the engine
with the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again 144
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